desayuné
/desaʝune/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I ate breakfast" is translated into Spanish as desayuné.
The phrase is used to state that you have consumed your first meal of the day.
What does it mean word for word?
The word desayuné is a single verb that means "to eat breakfast" rather than a phrase composed of a verb and a noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, it is common to hear the phrase Yo desayuné to mean I ate breakfast or Tomé el desayuno to mean I had breakfast.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form desayuné is the first-person singular preterite indicative of the verb desayunar. For comparison, the present tense form is desayuno (I eat breakfast / I am eating breakfast) and the imperfect tense form is desayunaba (I used to eat breakfast / I was eating breakfast).
How do you pronounce it?
/desaʝune/
Did you know?
- The word desayuné literally means 'un-fasted'. It comes from des- meaning 'undo' and ayuno, which means 'fast'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a second, heavier breakfast called almuerzo is eaten mid-morning, which can be confused with the word for 'lunch'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is common to use the verb tomar for breakfast, as if one is 'taking' or 'drinking' the meal rather than eating it.
Examples in context
- Desayuné rápido para llegar a tiempo al primer autobús.I ate breakfast quickly so I would be in time for the first bus.This sentence shows how to use desayuné when describing the speed of your breakfast to catch a bus.Tatoeba #9008083 by pinfano, translation #666381 by CK
- Desayuné.I ate breakfast.This sentence is a simple way to use desayuné to state that you ate breakfast.Tatoeba #5129996 by don_ramon, translation #10205382 by DJ_Saidez
- Desayuné en pijama.I ate breakfast in my pajamas.This sentence uses desayuné to describe eating breakfast while wearing pajamas.Tatoeba #2161871 by Shishir, translation #550751 by CK
- Desayuné en el hotel esta mañana.I ate breakfast at the hotel this morning.
- He desayunado temprano para prepararme para el día.I have had breakfast early to prepare for the day.
- Hola, mamá. Tomé desayuno antes de salir.Hi, Mom. I had breakfast before leaving.
- Me desayuné unos huevos con tocino.I had some eggs and bacon for breakfast.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are meeting for a coffee date.
- DanielHola, Lucía. ¿Quieres comer algo?Hi, Lucía. Do you want to eat something?
- LucíaNo, gracias. Ya desayuné en casa.No, thanks. I already ate breakfast at home.
- Daniel¿Y tú, Daniel? ¿Tienes hambre?And you, Daniel? Are you hungry?
- LucíaSí, porque yo no desayuné hoy.Yes, because I didn't eat breakfast today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
